Powerlite P-38 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Powerlite |
Model | P-38 |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | BMX |
Bike sub-category | BMX |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Powerlite P-38 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Boys |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Powerlite Retro Tread Front: 20 X 2.125 (inches) Powerlite Retro Tread |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 257A Levers Chang Star Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 4019 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Powerlite With Power Bend |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Powerlite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC 410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless |
Bottom bracket type | Steel |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44 Teeth GT Power Series 1-piece Chromoly |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
Powerlite P-38 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Powerlite |
Other Specs of Powerlite P-38
Component group sets | Not Available |
Available colors | - Chrome-plated - matte black |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | GT Alloy Platforms |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Powerlite BMX |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter GT Chromoly Micro-adjust |
Powerlite P-38 picture
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Powerlite P-38 bike review
Powerlite produced the P-38 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a BMX bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $329.99.
Powerlite BMX P-38 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Chrome-plated and matte black .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 2.125" Powerlite Retro Tread tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 4019, 36-hole. Powerlite equiped this exact model with Chang Star cantilever brakes, Chang Star 257A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Powerlite used Chromoly material for the frame. Powerlite with Power Bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Powerlite.
For the smoothest biking experience GT Power Series 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC 410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Powerlite.